Honors, Scholars and Leadership Staff

Loree Crow, M.A.

Director for Honors and Scholars

I have been with the UNC Center for Honors, Scholars and Leadership since January 2008 and at University of Northern Colorado since March of 2006. I have a B.A. in Social Science, with a minor in Business Administration, from California State University Stanislaus and an M.A. in Educational Leadership from University of Northern Colorado. My academic interests include developing innovative honors curriculum and integrating civic engagement into learning. I also love medieval history, and spend a great deal of time outdoors with my family hiking, camping, and horseback riding.

Sarah Wyscaver is the Director for Leadership Studies at UNC. She earned a Ph.D. in the Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership program with a doctoral minor is in Applied Statistics and Research Methods at the University of Northern Colorado. Her doctoral work was focused on understanding the ways in which college students develop identities as global citizens. In 2009, Sarah earned her Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, a degree she found a passion for while she working to complete her Bachelors of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Women’s Studies, both from UNC. In 2012, Sarah was the recipient of the Graduate Engaged Scholar Award at UNC, and in 2012 and 2013 she was a recipient of the Bernie Kinnick Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership Research Fellowship. Sarah has a deeply committed to developing innovative educational experiences for undergraduate students who have a desire to understand and serve the needs and best interests of their local, national, and global communities.

Margaret McKeown Kelley

Office Administrative Assistant

I am the Administrative Assistant here at the Center for Honors, Scholars and Leadership. I truly enjoy working with the faculty, staff and the students at UNC and have worked at HSL since February, 2010. There is never a dull moment in this office. In addition to being the Administrative Assistant for the Honors Program and the President’s Leadership Program, I am also the Administrative Assistant for the Life of the Mind program in HSL. I have a Bachelors of Science Degree from UNC in Business Management Administration Science. In my spare time I love to cook, read, and go on walks with our yellow Labrador. I also especially enjoy spending time with my husband, my teenage son and my family.

Jessie Youngblood

Leadership and Community Engagement Curriculum Design and Research Coordinator

Jessie is part of the team of Graduate Assistants in the HSL office. She is currently working on acquiring her Masters of Arts in Clinical and School Counseling at UNC. Jessie earned her undergraduate degree from Colorado State University in Psychology in 2009. After graduating from CSU, Jessie worked as the Lead Education Counselor at a residential treatment program for adolescents where she developed a passion for counseling and working with underserved populations. Jessie enjoys traveling, music, and cooking. She is looking forward to bringing her experience, scholarship, and passion for leadership, to the Honors program, the Presidential Leadership Program, SHC, and the HSL office.

Honors and Undergraduate Research Assistant

Andrea Drennan

PLP Assistant

Major: Earth Science with an emphasis in Secondary Education
Year: Senior
Clubs/Orgs: Navigators, President’s Leadership Program
Favorite Off Campus Activity: I lead at a local youth group for 6th graders to 12 graders, I would have to say that is my favorite off campus activity.